National Incident Management System

1. National Incident Management System NIMS Overview and Compliance Susan Waller FEMA Region IX National Preparedness Division Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools, USDOE Initial Grantee Meeting San Diego, CA December 5-7, 2007

2. A consistent nationwide approach for all levels of government to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for and respond to domestic incidents Core set of concepts, principles and terminology for incident command and multi-agency coordination Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 5 • National Incident Management System (NIMS)

3. Framework for interoperability and compatibility Flexibility Consistent, flexible, and adjustable national framework Applicable regardless of incident cause, size, location, or complexity. Standardization Standard organizational structures Key to interoperability NIMS: Key Concepts

4. A comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident management A set of preparedness concepts and principles for all hazards Essential principles for a COMMON OPERATING PICTURE and interoperability of communications and information management Standardized resource management procedures Scalable so it may be used for all incidents A dynamic system that promotes ongoing management and maintenance Overview of NIMS What NIMS is:

5. Preparedness Communications and Information Management Resource Management Command and Management Incident Command System Multi-agency Coordination Systems Public Information Ongoing Management and Maintenance NIMS Components

6. HSPD-5- All State, Tribal, Territories and local jurisdictions receiving Federal Preparedness Assistance are required to comply with the NIMS Previous Years Compliance 2005-2006: Self-certification for NIMS compliance Initial measures have been reached and “good faith” efforts are underway to comply Implementation Matrices for State/Territorial, tribal/local: Actions required for compliance Guidance and technical assistance resources Future activities NIMS Compliance Background

7. NIMS 2005 - 2006 Compliance

8. NIMS 2005 - 2006 Compliance

9. NIMS Implementation Activities ScheduleFY 2007 NEW Activities

10. Gather information on current state of NIMS compliance Measures performance of NIMS implementation activities Helps determine appropriate compliance targets Compile best practices and identify compliance shortfalls Provide continued guidance and feedback for increased NIMS compliance Assist refinement of metrics and NIMSCAST NIMS Compliance Metrics Goals

11. Future refinement of the NIMS will evolve as policy and technical issues are further developed and clarified. Additional requirements may be issued by FEMA as to what will constitute NIMS compliance in FY 2008 and beyond. With completion of FY 2007 activities, State, territorial, tribal, and local jurisdictions will have the foundational support for future NIMS implementation and compliance. The effective and consistent implementation of the NIMS nationwide will result in a strengthened national capability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from any type of incident. NIMS Compliance Summary

12. NIMS Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST) • Self-assessment instrument to evaluate achievements on NIMS compliance FY07 activities • Creates overall automated report

13. Department of Homeland Security Grants and Training Office may review before a monitoring visit Other grant making agencies could request report for monitoring Assist in compliance verification Monitoring

14. NIMS Website Information http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims Contact the NIC Email: FEMA-NIMS@dhs.gov Phone: 202-646-3534 National Integration CenterIncident Management Systems Division